Manufacturing Test & Equipment Engineering Technician

Tesla - Sparks, NV

Full-time

Sparks, NV

5,001-10,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Test & Equipment Engineering Technician at Tesla is responsible for developing and supporting testing equipment for batteries and power electronics components used in vehicles and energy products. This role involves collaborating with engineers to create custom, high-power automated testing equipment for production lines globally.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development
• Interact with various mechanical, electrical, and software Engineers throughout projects
• Modify electrical enclosures and panels (drilling and cutting)
• Electrical/control panel wiring
• Fixture and frame assembly (Aluminum extrusions, 80/20)
• Generate aesthetically simple looking wire routing and builds
• Pickup packages, and support delivery of testing equipment to contract manufacturers

Requirements

• 2+ years hands-on experience building/wiring up various hardware
• Exposure to a variety of mechanical systems, production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment
• Ability to follow mechanical drawings
• Experience with using test equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, Variable DC power supplies, etc.)
• Experience with fixture assemblies
• Must be comfortable around High Voltage
• Ability to use basic shop tools required (drill press, band saw, etc.)
• Must be able to solder and crimp both large and small components
• Experience with cable management and wire routing a plus

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Vision plans
• Company Paid HSA Contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Employee discounts and perks program